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From Sanitation Worker to Entrepreneur
For nearly two decades, Mr. Shiv Lal, a 44-year-old resident of Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, worked as a Sewer and Septic Tank Cleaning Helper to support his family. Belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) Valmiki community, he faced persistent financial challenges despite years of hard work and dedication.
Press Note on Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin September 2026
Snapshot: Overall LFPR (15+ years) stood at 55.5% in September 2026, registering an increase of 0.2 percentage points over September 2025. Urban LFPR (15+ years) increased to 50.7% in September 2026, up from 50.4% in August 2026.
NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub Unveils Data Centre Evaluation Framework to Help States Plan for Sustainable Growth
NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub has released the Data Centre Evaluation Framework on 14 October 2026 to help States plan for sustainable growth of data centres. The release took place in the presence of Prof.
Ministry of Education organises Orientation-cum-Review Workshop on National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) to Strengthen Scholarship Implementation and Verification Processes
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Union Ministry of Education, organised a one-day regional Orientation-cum-Review Workshop on the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday (October 14, 2026).
MoD inks Rs 4,106 crore contracts for GSAT-7C communication satellite and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth a total of approximately Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of a dedicated communication satellite capability, GSAT-7C for the Indian Air Force, and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy.
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES THE NATIONAL SARAS MELA IN VIJAYAWADA
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the National SARAS Mela, organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh today (October 15, 2026). The President also visited the SARAS stalls and interacted with Lakhpati Didis on the occasion.
DDWS Organised 13th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to Strengthen Community Ownership, Source Sustainability and Service Delivery under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the 13 th edition of the District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad today through video conferencing, bringing together senior officials, District Collectors/ District Magistrates, and Mission Directors of State/UTs to deliberate on a…
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Calls on Youth to Drive India’s AI Journey
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal called upon young Indians to embrace emerging technologies, continuously upgrade their skills and contribute to India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
MIB Extends IFFI 2026 Media Accreditation Deadline to 17 October
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended the last date for media accreditation for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2026 by two days, till 17th October 2026 .
National Conference on e-Governance Reforms to be held in Dharamshala on 16–17 October 2026
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, with the collaboration of the Government of Himachal Pradesh is organising a two-day National Conference on e-Governance Reforms in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, on 16&nda…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates five development projects worth ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated five major development projects worth around ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh today via video conferencing.
English rendering of PM's speech at the launch of development projects in Ladakh via Video Conferencing
Lieutenant Governor Shri V. K. Saxena ji, all senior officials of the BRO and the Airport Authority, all officials of the Union Territory, other distinguished guests, my dear brothers and sisters.
Stakeholders discuss recent advancements in hydrogen value chain
Eminent scientists, academicians, industry experts, technologists, research scholars and students discussed recent advancements, emerging opportunities and challenges across the hydrogen value chain at a workshop organised to commemorate National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.
TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality across parts of Kolkata city, Howrah and Hooghly Districts under Kolkata LSA during the month of July 2026
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across parts of Kolkata city, Howrah and Hooghly Districts under Kolkata LSA, during the month of July 2026, for information of general telecom consumers.
Curtain-raiser for ESTIC 2026 underline importance of Autonomous Systems, Physical AI and Robotics
The curtain-raiser for the second edition of India’s flagship Science, Technology and Innovations Conclave, Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2026) organised on 15.10.2026 at the Department of Science and Technology’s (DST) Technology Bhawan highlighted the stellar dignitaries and…
Building a New Beginning Through the Inter-Caste Marriage Incentive Scheme
Marriage is not only the union of two individuals but also an opportunity to strengthen mutual respect, equality and harmony within society. For Mr. Aditya Sadhu Sawant and Mrs.
Vice-President inaugurates KAUMARACON-2026 and launches digital initiatives of the All India Institute of Ayurveda
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today called for greater scientific research into Ayurveda to establish the efficacy of traditional healthcare practices, strengthen patient confidence and enhance the global acceptance of India’s traditional systems of medicine.
A New Beginning: Overcoming Alcohol Addiction Through Rehabilitation Support
Timely access to counselling, medical care and rehabilitation definitely help individuals overcome substance dependence and rebuild their lives. Mr.
TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality across South Andaman district and Coastal Drive Test from Port Blair to Havelock in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands under West Bengal LSA, during the month of Augus...
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across South Andaman district and Coastal Drive Test from Port Blair to Havelock in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands under West Bengal LSA, during the month of August 2026, for information…
Chief Minister of Rajasthan meets Prime Minister
Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajanlal Sharma met Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today in New Delhi. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office said; “Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri @BhajanlalBjp met Prime Minister @narendramodi today.
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi meets Prime Minister
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu met Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today in New Delhi. The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X; “Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri @SandhuTaranjitS met Prime Minister @narendramodi.
Union Environment Minister chairs 27th meeting of G.B. Pant Society of Himalayan Environment and Development; Releases 4 Publications
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav today chaired the 27th meeting of the G.B. Pant Society of Himalayan Environment and Development in New Delhi.
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh today (October 15, 2026). The President is in Vijayawada to grace the National SARAS Mela.
Secretary, DARPG chairs the third review meeting of Special Campaign 6 with Nodal Officers of 84 Ministries/Departments
The Special Campaign 6 launched by the Government, with Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances as the nodal department, has gained significant momentum.
Women, Work and Enterprise: India’s Push for Better Livelihoods
India’s women employment story is moving from participation to better-quality work. PLFS shows female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) rising from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 40% in 2025, while Worker Population Rate (WPR) increased from 22% to 38.8%.
Lucknow to Host Third Regional Workshop on Training Institute Transformation on 23 and 24 October 2026
The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) will hold the third regional workshop of Sādhana Śhrinkhla 2026 at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on 23 and 24 October 2026.
Digital India BHASHINI Division and Government of Manipur Sign MoU to Advance Multilingual AI and Language Technology at BHASHINI Rajyam Workshop
The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology, Government of Manipur, organised the BHASHINI Rajyam Workshop, Manipur Chapter, in Imphal on…
Ministry of Tribal Affairs holds the first meeting of the Working Group on Tribal Languages
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs held the first meeting of the Working Group on Tribal Languages today in a hybrid workshop mode. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Prime Minister offers prayers to Maa Skandamata during Navratri
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, offered prayers to Maa Skandamata, the goddess of motherly love and affection, during Navratri. The Prime Minister wished that, with her blessings, love and harmony prevail in every family.
Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the Goddess as the embodiment of divine power present in all beings
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the presence of the Goddess in all beings in the form of divine power. The verse offers repeated salutations to the Goddess, acknowledging the divine energy that resides in every being.